MOVISTAR Yamaha riders Valentino Rossi and Jorge Lorenzo have expressed doubts about the YZR-M1's suitability for conditions at Circuit of The Americas. After a spectacular win for Rossi in Qatar, the nine-time former world champion hopes to continue his form at COTA in Austin, Texas, but says the circuit's long straights are 'weak points' for the Yamaha YZR-M1. Rossi said: 'Beginning the championship with a victory is really nice, but now we must try to be just as competitive as we were in Qatar everywhere else. 'Austin is not our favourite track. Although the track is very modern and I really like some corners, the two long straights are weak points for us. Our opponents are strong, but...
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